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AntiVirus Software Review Product Comparisons

By Atiq, on December 10th, 2010%
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Why Buy Antivirus Software?

Today, an unprotected computer isn’t just vulnerable, it’s probably already infected. New viruses, spyware, trojans, worms, and other malware are created every day. New threats are disguised to bypass other security measures, and specifically designed to catch you and your PC off guard.

The virus landscape has also changed; viruses that used to be annoying pranks have evolved into pernicious threats . . . → Read More: AntiVirus Software Review Product Comparisons

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Worm or Virus – What is the Difference?

By Atiq, on December 10th, 2010%
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Everyone has been infected with a virus at one time or another either through the common cold or the flu. A virus attacks the human body by entering through one of the many openings and attaching itself to a host cell. It releases a piece of genetic information into the cell and recruits the cell’s enzymes to propagate the genetic information. Once the genetic code has been adequately . . . → Read More: Worm or Virus – What is the Difference?

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Top Rogue Scanners to Avoid

By Atiq, on December 10th, 2010%
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Fake Antivirus scanners, or Rogue scanners come in many forms. Many alter the properties of your browser window to make it look like a legitimate program, when in reality, it’s just a browser window. Others, executed via active-x, script or injected via a Virus, will actually look like a running program. These programs have a single goal, and that is to trick the user into actually installing the program. . . . → Read More: Top Rogue Scanners to Avoid

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Antivirus and anti-malware protection

By Atiq, on October 31st, 2010%

There are many different antivirus and anti-malware protection programs available, ranging in price from free, to several hundred dollars, depending upon their sophistication and scope of use. It is critically important that anyone that connects to the internet has adequate protection against possible infections by viruses, trojans, worms, and various malware that circulate so prolifically these days.

There is an adage that says, “If a little bit is . . . → Read More: Antivirus and anti-malware protection

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